Why Visions du Réel Switzerland 2020?

Each year, Nyon welcomes professional and amateur lovers of film from all walks of life; visitors almost magnetically drawn to the rich geographical, political, social and human discoveries that documentary filmmaking allows. More and more festivals now screen a growing number of documentaries alongside feature films. Instead of seeing this as competition, Visions du Réel, Festival international de cinéma Nyon, sees the resonance of its work as an explorer, purveyor and promoter of documentary filmmaking.

Visions & aims of Visions du Reel Nyon 2020:

It is this exploration, this phase of research and discovery, that allows the best current works of documentary filmmaking to be selected and made available to the audience. This role as a purveyor, as an intermediary, is essential if a film is to find its audience. Visions du Réel intends to continue to fulfil this mission as a purveyor, a catalyst for reflection about oneself and others.

It also aims to continue to serve as the promoter of the films and directors that form its selection, be they international or Swiss productions. Visions du Réel is both an ideal base to nurture fresh talent and a venue for giving accolades to filmmakers who are already established.

Competitive Sections in Visions du Reel 2020:

• International Competition (feature, medium-length and short films)
• international competition for first or second feature films
• selection of feature and medium lenght Swiss films
• best of other major international festivals
• short films by film school graduates

Genres:

• documentary

Film length:

• Feature Film / Long
• Medium Length
• Short Film